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We Asked 8 Bartenders: What’s the Most Overrated Bourbon? (2025)

VinePair

Bartenders know this situation rather well, and they tend to have at least one bourbon theyve encountered that simply doesnt do it for them. To demonstrate this, we asked eight bartenders to highlight what they feel is the most overrated bourbon on the market. Abby Kermode, lead bartender, Campfire , Calabasas, Calif.

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We Asked 21 Bartenders: What’s the Best Vodka for Mixing Cocktails?

VinePair

Nobody knows these differences better than bartenders committed to whipping up the best drinks possible for guests, even if that drink is a humble Vodka Soda. Matt Hayes, general manager, Lotties Pub , Chicago Im loving Truman Vodka at the moment. Which vodkas do they consider best for mixing drinks? We asked 21 of them to find out.

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Solo at the Pub? Here’s How to Make the Most of It

PubClub

Fancy a trip to the pub? These days, going to the pub alone doesnt mean youre a hopeless bar fly, and you dont have to give it a miss completely. Strut in like youve been a regular for years and act as though the bartenders your old high school buddy who owes you five bucks. The post Solo at the Pub? No problem!

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Where to Drink Like a Local in Paris

Imbibe Magazine

Start by sharing your go-to cocktail and then witness the spin Bisou bartenders put on it. The Cambridge Public House Self-described as a “cocktail pub,” The Cambridge Public House opened in 2019 to combine the casual atmosphere of a pub with the innovative drinks and elevated service of a craft cocktail bar.

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Where to Drink in Bellingham, Washington

Imbibe Magazine

Uisce Irish Pub Operating for nearly two decades before a pandemic-induced closure in 2022, Irish bar Uisce (pronounced ish-kah, the Gaelic word for water) recently reopened in its new location in downtown Bellingham, with original owner Molly McGarry still at the helm. Regular live music performances round out the ambience.

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5 Useful Tips to Elevate your Bar Menu and Drinks Program

Chilled Magazine

Hey bartenders … speaking of ELEVATING your drinks program, join The Chilled 100 bartender ambassador program and check out our annual Chilled 100 ELEVATE event, 2024! Do some market research and run a product mix report to determine what products sell and which drink categories require more attention. Italian restaurant?

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Embrace Your Inner Playfulness: Craft the FUN

Chilled Magazine

We recognize this truth, understanding that bartenders do the same when crafting their specialty cocktails. The good folks at Deep Eddy Vodka are challenging every bartender – from the neighborhood pub to the trendy cocktail bar – to counter the seriousness and bring FUN back to the cocktail experience.

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